Estimator - Construction Materials & Blueprint Takeoffs

US LBM; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, are seeking an estimator to determine material quantities for home construction, assist sales teams, and support blueprint interpretation. You will work across projects, training staff in estimating techniques and ensuring accuracy in materials lists while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in engineering or related field and 1–3 years of construction

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field required.
• 1–3 years of construction and building materials experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.

Responsibilities

• Estimate materials required for home construction per policy and codes.
• Assist salesmen with customer orders and material lists.
• Assist in trim take-offs as requested.
• Provide contractor assistance as needed.
• Train sales representatives in estimating techniques.
• Review actual vs. estimated materials on completion.
• Operate the sales/hardware counter as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plan interpretation

Mathematics basics

Interpersonal skills

Computer software

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering

Tools

Estimating software

CAD

Job description

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, are seeking an estimator to determine material quantities for home construction, assist sales teams, and support blueprint interpretation. You will work across projects, training staff in estimating techniques and ensuring accuracy in materials lists while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in engineering or related field and 1–3 years of construction